Sat.Jan 09, 2016 - Fri.Jan 15, 2016

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Candidates Want to Work At the BEST Companies

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Workforce Institute at Kronos released the third book in its thought leadership trilogy aimed at developing and retaining a competitive and engaged workforce: It’s All About Bob(bie) – Strategies for Winning With Your Employees.

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Top 10 Metrics Driving Quality of Hire

ClearCompany HRM

There is no shortage of metrics driving Quality of Hire today, which should be a good thing, but, like any other process, there are inefficiencies that waste time and resources. And, as data analytics becomes more advanced and prevalent in HR, Quality of Hire is increasingly more recognized as an all-encompassing metric rather than simply a recruiting metric or something that can be calculated by a single formula.

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Want to Increase Employee Engagement? Stop Recognizing Employees.

What is Paul Thinking

This post is a redo of a post from a few years back (about 4 or 5 to be not-exact.) I decided to remix/repost based on a twitter conversation I had with @TrishMcFarlane and @AKABruno (aka Matt Stollack.). Trish said: “Interesting. Recognition makes me uncomfortable (personally) but validation is important to me. Wonder why?”. Today the idea of recognition is huge!

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Solving Gender Disparity Requires Analytics that Discover the Intersections

Visier

How can leaders use analytics to identify the best ways to accelerate women’s career progress? The answer requires a different perspective and looking for sets , intersections and configurations instead of common (and simple) linear solutions. Statistics suggest that women make up 59% of the U.S. labor force and 51% of the U.S. population, but in companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Twitter and Amazon, women make up only 29% of the workforce, only 16% of technical po

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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6 Abilities Every Employee Needs To Be Successful

HR Bartender

In the past, I’ve written about the skills that every employee needs to possess. But what about abilities ? Abilities are equally important. They are those qualities that we need in order to be skillful…and ultimately successful. Over the past year, I’ve heard some words come up frequently when it comes to the abilities that organizations are looking for in candidates and employees.

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Why Cleaning Matters: 3 Reasons to Keep Your Workplace Tidy

Trinet

Guest post by Quill.com. Please also check out our previous post on scent aversions in the workplace. Stand at the door of your office. Are you looking at a clean and orderly workspace or a. Visit site for full story.

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Star Wars, Expectations, and Leadership

DecisionWise

You know you have a problem when you start seeing leadership issues in everyday things, such as the new Star Wars Movie, Episode VII, The Force Awakens. I guess that’s our lot in life. Our current research efforts here at DecisionWise are focused on the best way to define expectations in the workplace. We call it “The Contract,” which is the explicit and implicit contract (the psychological contract) that exists between an organization and its workforce.

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Successful People Are “Givers”

HR Bartender

I had the privilege of speaking at the Massachusetts Conference for Women recently. I was on a panel with Joyce Maroney, director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos; Sue Meisinger, former CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); and China Gorman, former CEO of Great Place to Work to discuss what it takes to create an engaging workforce.

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Experts Discuss: The Future of Mobile Recruiting

ClearCompany HRM

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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5 Steps to Better Job Description Click-Through Rates

ExactHire

In most organizations, marketers don’t own the task of writing job descriptions for new opportunities available within their organization. This responsibility generally belongs to people in human resources or recruiting. And even if those folks have marketers review a draft before it posts (at least for marketing positions, that is), many times the urgency of the request prevents anyone from worrying about fine-tuning the job listing’s content.

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What's the Difference Between An Employee Benefit & Perk?

Justworks

A compensation package from an employer is more than salary. Employee benefits like health insurance and 401(k) contributions, should to be factored into an employee's annual salary. But great work perks also go beyond salary and guaranteed benefits speak to your company's culture. It’s important to know the difference between a perk and a benefit. Want to learn more about both?

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Candidate Experience 2.0 [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

Lots of talk about the candidate experience these days. Lots! Almost to the point where I wonder if we’re starting to tune the conversation out. And we certainly should not because the discussion is more important than ever. I ran across a new term that intrigued me: Workspace Consumer. The idea is that workers will control where, how and when they work.

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Hiring Smarter through Mobile Recruitment

Trinet

What if you could dramatically increase the number of job applications your company receives? Attracting qualified candidates to your open positions is easier than you might think. The secret? Visit site for full story.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Liza Galliher | Business Development

ExactHire

Liza joined ExactHire in August 2016 as our Business Development Specialist after several years of sales experience at a technology firm in Washington, DC. Liza serves as our main point of contact for our clients who are in need of our software solutions for their organizations. Previously, Liza worked at WeddingWire Inc. in a similar consultant role, and even more recently she worked as a Behavioral Clinician at Meridian Health Services utilizing her educational background in psychology.

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Employee Engagement is a Lot Like Parenting – #NextChat Jan 13th At 3:00 pm ET

What is Paul Thinking

During conversations over Christmas break with my 22 year-old and my 24 year-old children they were surprised to learn that all this parenting stuff they had to suffer through growing up (and continue to for at least a little while longer) … their mom and I were making up as we went along. Like EVERYONE else, we didn’t know what we were doing. Sometimes you guess right and you repeat it.

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3 biggest talent management challenges for 2016

Achievers

The workforce is changing rapidly, and many companies are struggling to update their talent management process to keep pace with new workplace cultures. Companies that can’t keep up with the expectations of today’s employees will see a decline in engagement — and a corresponding decrease in their bottom line. A 2015 report by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) gives a look into current levels of staff engagement.

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Feeding the beast in 2016: It’s my turn to pivot

The Aristocracy of HR

0210100000020 Happy New Year! I hope you all had a happy and safe holiday. I took some time off to breathe, recharge and position myself and business for the New Year. It was a reflective time where I was fortunate to catch up with family, friends and colleagues. In doing so, I gained a perspective […].

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Designing Effective Employee Engagement Activities

Hppy

Whether you’re the CEO of a small startup, or the leader of a large company, employee engagement should be one of your priorities. In today’s fast-moving economy, having a well-performing workforce with a high retention rate is essential for business growth. Smart leaders understand that and they also realize that the only way employee engagement strategies are going to work is if they are connected to business strategy.

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The Ultimate Guide To Employee Engagement

nettime solutions

As business owners, managers, and employees, we all know one truth: the heart and force of a business is its people. The more motivated and engaged the individuals are in your company, the greater the success of the employee’s career and personal well-being, and the greater the success of the business. 1. Site User ability. Having a clean and elegant site that is easy to navigate is important.

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Tax Deductions for Small Businesses Giving to Charity

Justworks

Giving to a charity has many benefits for small business, not the least of which are the tax deductions that it offers. A tax deduction reduces the amount of income that is subject to tax and therefore reduces the amount of taxes you owe. A charitable contribution is a great way for businesses to receive tax benefits, but what how exactly does it all work?

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The Case for Getting Emotional at Work

WorkHuman

The emotional cast of Pixar’s “Inside Out.” Type “emotion in the workplace” into Google search and you’ll get pages of how-to articles on managing your emotions—from the perils of crying at work to controlling your temper and other negative emotions. While these articles are well intentioned, there is more to the story on the role emotion plays at work.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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It’s All in Your Head: Why Neuroscience Is the Key to Talent Development

ATD Human Capital

Why should talent development professionals learn about neuroscience? Why should we study the workings of the brain and nervous system? Understanding the brain helps us explain why instructional design practices work. It helps us understand why people embrace change—or not—and why some leadership practices are more effective than others.

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5 Reasons Why International Screenings Might Be Crucial for Your Business

Trinet

Guest post by Backgroundchecks.com. Please also check out our previous post on pre-employment background checks. One of the trends going on in employment circles right now is that international. Visit site for full story.

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4 ideas for celebrating employee anniversaries

Achievers

We’re big advocates of everyday recognition, but we agree that there are some employee milestones that deserve extra-special recognition. Whether it’s anniversaries, retirements, or other major accomplishments, observing milestones is a great way to show an employee that you care about their contributions. Here are a few ideas for how you can celebrate milestones with a bigger bang: Collaborate on a personalized reward.

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7 Ways Your Employees Benefit From A 401(k)

Justworks

Your employees are at risk if they aren’t planning for their future. Saving money is not easy, but it’s essential to achieving financial well being. The sooner employees start saving, the stronger their retirement will be down the line. And a 401(k) is an important savings opportunity for employees that only an employer can give them. Many smaller companies believe that offering a 401(k) is too expensive, risky or confusing to be worth the perceived bother.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Tools for Estimating ACA Credits and Fees

ACA Times

The IRS has developed tools for individuals and employers to estimate their credits and payments related to the Affordable Care Act. The tools, available online, provide only an estimate intended to help users make decisions about their tax situation, and are not intended to provide the detailed information taxpayers must report on their tax return, according to the IRS.

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How to Better Engage Your Workforce in 2016

Kazoo

A new Gallup poll had some telling statistics regarding employee engagement in 2015. Take a look: Only 30% of workers felt engaged at their jobs in 2015. More than 50% of employees said they weren’t engaged. Almost 20% of employees said they were “actively disengaged” from their jobs. Let’s take a step back to better understand how Gallup defines engagement.

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A Twist on the Billion Dollar Question: Would You Invest Some of Your Winnings in Your Employer?

PeopleStrategy

How many times over th e past week were you asked, “What would you do if you won $1.5 billion?” At least three very lucky winners are asking themselves that exact question today. After being asked this question and reading the article, “Would Your Employees Keep Working in They Won the Powerball?,” I started thinking the real question to gauge employee “engagement” or job satisfaction should be, “If you won the lottery, would you invest some of your winnings in your current company.”.